The German carmaker released a promotional video for the all-new SLS AMG Electric Drive, a zero-emission supercar unveiled at the Paris Motor Show last month. The new model stands out thanks its exclusive blue exterior finish and hit the Spanish Ascari racing track in Malaga. Mercedes SLS AMG Electric Drive Under the bonnet sits a powerful electric power train with...
Yes, I'm aware it is a sports car. I'm also very fond of the fact that it gets praise for its handling throughout every review it got. However, it is the same car that seems to be lacking in power. There may be 200 horsepower under its bonnet but the torque is missing. Subaru BRZ This has lead to claims...
Simple, safe and sturdy buy, that's how you describe the Honda Civic. It also does fuel economy but there are some versions that are better at it than usual. There's a hybrid and then there's this, the 2013 Honda Civic NG. It's more friendly to the environment than conventional cars and also less expensive than hybrid versions. 2013 Honda Civic...
Volkswagen is said to make cars for the people. The German car maker is itching a little bit towards the luxury segment but they certainly know what pleases the crowds. VW is king when it comes to build quality, sensible features, reliability and fuel economy. Their Jetta hybrid sedan matches all those features nicely. Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SCTA More importantly...
The British department of Volvo released official pricing figures for the new V40 Cross Country and V40 R-Design. The two new models can be ordered now while they are expected to reach the customers starting 2013. The new Volvo V40 Cross Country starts at £22,595 and comes with a 113hp base variant. A range-topping 251hp diesel engine comes with a...
Jackie Stewart called it the Green Hell, James May wants to bomb it into oblivion and then there's Bernie Ecclestone who wants to save it. It's the infamous Nurburgring race track in Germany and it's the place where most new sports cars are developed and get their final chassis tweaks. 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Porsche and BMW are among...
Renault UK released official pricing information for the fourth generation of the Clio, a model which is expected to launch starting February next year in the Britain. However, the French carmaker will start taking orders from November this year. The entry-level model is powered by a 1.2-liter 74hp engine while other options include a 0.9-liter three-cylinder 89hp unit and a...
Mercedes revealed a new limited edition called 45th Anniversary. This time, the model that benefits from this special edition is the SLS AMG GT3, special features including a new matt finish along with AMG alloy wheels. Power is provided by the same 6.3-liter V8 engine capable to provide a 0-100 km/h sprint in 3,7 seconds and a top speed of...
The NHTSA is the sort of authority that keeps itself busy doing all sorts of things, most of which we approve of for our safety and some which are simply annoying. They do get their fair share of pats on the back, particularly for stuff like these crash tests. They're cool because of the resulting footage and actually useful in...
Ford's success in sales is hard to fight against. The Blue Oval is shifting metal like hot cakes and everybody else is angry about it. The only thing they got going for them is that Ford is in pretty unpleasant situations with the number of recalls their products are facing. 2008 Ford Escape History seems to be constantly repeating itself...
